Pressure Cooker Smoky Lentil and Potato Soup

Such a fantastic dish to throw together when you have no time! Packed with flavor and veggies, it is truly comforting. I don’t have a pressure cooker, so I cooked it on the stovetop and kinda left it there too long so the lentils overcooked, but still tastes amazing. I would recommend cooking it the day before as the flavors become even better by then!

PRESSURE COOKER SMOKY LENTIL AND POTATO SOUP

PREP TIME 15 MINS
COOK TIME 3-5 MINS

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow or white onion
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed through a garlic press
• 1/2 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
• 1/2 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (I do not peel but you can if you want)
• 1 cup red lentils, sorted and rinsed (see note)
• 1 cup brown lentils, sorted and rinsed (see note)
• 8 cups chicken or vegetable stock or broth
• 8 to 10 ounces kale or spinach, chopped (optional but delicious)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a stovetop or electric pressure cooker, heat the oil (use the Sauté function in the Instant Pot). Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, and cook for a minute or two, stirring constantly so the garlic doesn’t burn.
2. Add the cumin, paprika and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Get full instructions & recipes @ melskitchencafe.com

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